Minimum

The Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination delivers playable performance across every tested resolution and preset in Minimum, a third-person shooter released on 2014-06-25. The CPU has a launch MSRP of $196, and the GPU has a launch MSRP of 999 USD. Benchmark data shows that this pairing achieves an average of 61.6 FPS at 4K Ultra, 119.9 FPS at 1440p Ultra, and 184.9 FPS at 1080p Ultra, all above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The combo ranks 181st out of 3712 tested combinations, placing it among the top performers for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions (3840x2160, 2560x1440, 1920x1080) and four quality presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). All values are average FPS; no minimum or maximum frame times are provided in the dataset.

3840x2160 (4K)

At 4K, the average FPS ranges from 127.9 on Low to 61.6 on Ultra. Medium delivers 100.2 FPS, and High reaches 86.2 FPS. The Ultra preset sits just 1.6 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that 4K Ultra is playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. The gap between Low and Ultra is 66.3 FPS, showing a clear performance cost for higher visual quality.

2560x1440 (1440p)

At 1440p, the average FPS is substantially higher. Low settings produce 246 FPS, Medium 186 FPS, High 158.9 FPS, and Ultra 119.9 FPS. Even the most demanding preset nearly doubles the 60 FPS threshold, providing a comfortable margin for smooth gameplay. The scaling from Low to Ultra reduces FPS by 126.1, but every preset remains well above playable levels.

1920x1080 (1080p)

At 1080p, the combination is exceptionally fast. Low settings average 375.2 FPS, Medium 291.5 FPS, High 242.5 FPS, and Ultra 184.9 FPS. The Ultra preset still exceeds 180 FPS, making this resolution ideal for high-refresh-rate displays. The difference between Low and Ultra is 190.3 FPS, but even the lowest preset is far beyond what most monitors can display.

Across all resolutions, the data shows a consistent pattern: higher resolutions and higher presets reduce average FPS, but the RTX 5080 and i5-14400F maintain playable performance at every combination tested.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K Ultra?

A: The average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 61.6, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Can this combo run Minimum at 1440p with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 119.9, well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination ranks 181st out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum.

Q: What are the nearest CPU rivals in terms of benchmark performance?

A: The closest CPUs are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (avg score 32233, 0.1% difference), Intel Core i9-11900 (32226, 0.2%), AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (32354, -0.2%), and Intel Core i7-12800H (32121, 0.5%). All are within 0.5% of the i5-14400F's average benchmark score of 32279.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1080p?

A: The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 184.9 FPS at 1920x1080.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more important at 4K?

A: The data indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at 4K. The average FPS drops from 375.2 at 1080p Low to 127.9 at 4K Low, a reduction of 247.3 FPS, while the CPU's performance remains sufficient to keep the GPU fully utilized. At 4K Ultra, the 61.6 FPS result is close to the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting the GPU is the bottleneck.

CPU and GPU Roles

The Intel Core i5-14400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. It scores 21645 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3055 in single-core, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 features 10752 shading units, 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, and a boost clock of 2617 MHz. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 8637, and it sits in the 87th percentile of all GPUs.

The measured FPS scaling reveals how the two components interact. At 1080p, the average FPS is extremely high across all presets, with Low reaching 375.2 FPS. This suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to saturate even a high-end graphics card. As resolution increases to 1440p and then 4K, the FPS drops significantly, which is typical of a GPU-bound workload. For example, at Low settings, the average FPS falls from 375.2 at 1080p to 246 at 1440p and 127.9 at 4K. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU's performance is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking at any tested setting.

The fact that 4K Ultra still achieves 61.6 FPS further supports the conclusion that the GPU is the dominant constraint. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see a smaller difference between resolutions, but the data shows a clear resolution-dependent drop. Conversely, at 1080p, the CPU's role is more pronounced because the GPU can render frames so quickly that the CPU's instruction throughput may become a secondary factor. Nevertheless, the combination delivers playable performance at all resolutions, indicating a balanced pairing for this game.

The Verdict

According to the verdict data, this combo can run Minimum at every tested resolution and preset. The playable settings list includes Low, Medium, High, and Ultra for all three resolutions. The best settings (the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS) are Ultra at each resolution, with average FPS of 61.6 at 4K, 119.9 at 1440p, and 184.9 at 1080p. Therefore, the answer is yes: this PC can run the game at maximum quality on all tested resolutions, with 4K Ultra being the only configuration that sits close to the 60 FPS line.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest CPU rivals, based on average benchmark scores, are all within 0.5% of the Intel Core i5-14400F's score of 32279. These include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (32233, +0.1%), Intel Core i9-11900 (32226, +0.2%), AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (32354, -0.2%), and Intel Core i7-12800H (32121, +0.5%). In practice, these processors would likely produce very similar frame rates in Minimum when paired with the same GPU, though direct FPS measurements are not available.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon 8060S (avg score 55757, +0.6%), AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55698, +0.7%), AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54828, +2.3%), and AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE (57367, -2.2%). The RTX 5080's average benchmark score is 56083, so the RX 9070 GRE is slightly faster, while the others are marginally slower. These GPUs would be expected to deliver comparable performance in Minimum, with the RX 9070 GRE potentially offering a small FPS advantage and the Pro W5700X a small deficit.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra. The exact average FPS at Ultra is:

• 3840x2160: 61.6 FPS
• 2560x1440: 119.9 FPS
• 1920x1080: 184.9 FPS

These values represent the highest visual quality that still meets the playable threshold. Users seeking higher frame rates can drop to High, Medium, or Low, but Ultra is the recommended setting for maximum fidelity without sacrificing playability.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination ranks 181st out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places it in the upper echelon of systems, outperforming the vast majority of configurations tested. The high rank is consistent with the measured FPS results, which show playable performance at all resolutions and presets, including 4K Ultra. The combination of a strong mid-range CPU and a high-end GPU proves to be well-suited for this title, delivering a smooth experience even at the most demanding settings.